Alexandria, Minnesota · Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Real stupid criminal stories sourced from actual news reports. You can't make this stuff up.
A man named Jeremy L. Welshons was labeled the "dumbest criminal of the week" after he brazenly drove a stolen U-Haul van directly past the local sheriff's office and detention center. Deputies quickly caught up with him and recovered the vehicle shortly after the incident.
Andrew Hennells was jailed for two-and-a-half years after posting a selfie on Facebook that included a knife and a boastful caption about his plans to rob a Tesco supermarket. The social media post provided police with clear evidence of his intent and his involvement in the crime.
Ashley Keast was arrested for burglary after he used a stolen SIM card to take a self-portrait inside the home he was currently robbing. The photo was discovered by authorities, leading directly to his identification and subsequent conviction.
Matthew Crowder was arrested for theft at a local consignment store after he accidentally left his own business card at the scene of the crime. Police officers noted the absurdity of the mistake, calling the suspect a "goofball" for making the investigation so easy.
David Roberts, who had been on a crime spree targeting a church, a mosque, and a food bank, attempted to evade police by hiding in a rectory bathroom. He was discovered by officers while sitting in the priest's bathtub.
Three men were jailed after they attempted to kidnap a man they mistakenly believed was responsible for a previous burglary. After the victim resisted and the kidnappers realized they had the wrong person, one of the suspects actually sent the victim a message on Facebook.